Campobasso

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/campobasso

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Campobasso?High basin of the Biferno river, Apennine Mountains, southern Italy
2. How many people live in Campobasso?Approximately 48,000 inhabitants
3. What language do people speak in Campobasso?Italian (official), with a distinct Campobassan dialect spoken locally
4. When was Campobasso built?Significant development and documentation from the 14th century onwards
5. What is the capital of?Molise region and Province of Campobasso
6. What is Campobasso famous for?Campobasso is famous for making sharp scissors and tasty cheese.

Apennine Mountains: A major mountain range running the length of Italy, forming its backbone.
Artisanal: Relating to or made by a skilled craftsperson, often by hand.
Comune: The basic administrative division in Italy, equivalent to a municipality or town.
Stretched-curd cheese: A type of cheese made by stretching and kneading the curd in hot water, like mozzarella and scamorza.